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Middle East news — August 5, 2026 - Page 4

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 5, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 4 of 5.

118 publications

  1. PoliticsRegulatorsProtestWarMiddle East

    Ukraine Strikes Russian Logistics and Command Posts

    Ukrainian military conducted overnight strikes on Russian occupation forces, targeting logistics infrastructure, repair units, and command posts. Key hits include an FSB unit deployment point in Kherson, bridges over the Seim and Molochna rivers in Kursk and Zaporizhzhia regions, repair units in Vovchansk and Vilne, and command posts in Bakhmut and Crimea. Additionally, communication points for strike UAV systems in Crimea were hit.
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  10. WorldAsiaMiddle EastUnited Kingdom

    EU Speeds Up Hungary, Slovakia's Russian Oil Rejection Amid Druzhba Pipeline Threat

    The European Commission is accelerating efforts to help Hungary and Slovakia refuse Russian oil, following threats to the Druzhba oil pipeline. The EU aims to ban all Russian energy carriers, and is working closely with Hungary and Slovakia to diversify their supplies. This comes after these countries temporarily halted diesel exports to Ukraine due to pipeline damage caused by a Russian attack. The EU seeks to end the cycle of disruptions leading to blocking of EU decisions.
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  11. WorldMiddle EastNorth AmericaMaritime

    Russia and Brazil Strengthen Naval Cooperation

    Russian Presidential Advisor Nikolai Patrushev visited Brazil to discuss and strengthen naval cooperation between the two countries. Topics covered included maritime security, naval construction, maritime logistics, port infrastructure, and international security. Patrushev met with Brazilian officials such as the Commander of the Brazilian Navy, the Minister of Ports, and the Presidential Advisor for International Affairs. The visit also included a phone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
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  15. WorldMiddle East

    Fire Incidents in Ukraine: Multiple Fires Extinguished in Chernihiv and Kyiv Regions

    In the Pryluky district of Chernihiv region, a man was injured and large fires broke out due to enemy attacks, including a postal infrastructure facility and fuel trucks. In the Novhorod-Siverskyi district, a building of postal infrastructure caught fire. In Kyiv, firefighters extinguished all fires caused by Russian strikes in four districts (Obolonskyi, Sviatoshynskyi, Holosiivskyi, and Desnianskyi). No casualties were reported in Kyiv, while there was one injury in Chernihiv.
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  16. PoliticsJudiciaryAsiaMiddle East

    Netanyahu Insists on Hamas Disarmament Before Gaza Reconstruction

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly stated his disagreement with the U.S.-backed plan to stabilize the situation in Gaza. He insists that Hamas must be completely disarmed and the Gaza Strip demilitarized before any reconstruction phase can begin. Netanyahu has confirmed these disagreements with U.S. President Donald Trump and the 'Board of Peace'. He has also rejected a proposal sent by the White House regarding Hamas' disarmament, stating that Israel did not agree with it and had submitted its own amendments. Israel will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas disarms, according to Netanyahu.
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  17. WorldMiddle EastIsraelEarth

    Iran Accuses Ukraine of Deliberate Strike on Iranian Ship

    Iran has accused Ukraine of deliberately striking an Iranian ship in the Caspian Sea, killing a crew member. Tehran possesses evidence supporting its claim, despite Ukrainian assurances of an unintentional incident. Iran has demanded compensation and threatened accountability for the attack. Additionally, Iran had prepared retaliatory strikes on Ukrainian targets but called them off after Kyiv's apology.
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  18. WorldMiddle EastConflictHealthcare

    Thai Interior Ministry Data Leak Exposes Senior Officials

    An IT expert revealed a major data breach at Thailand's Interior Ministry, exposing personal information of the prime minister, ministers, and senior officials. The leaked data includes national ID numbers, names, dates of birth, addresses, and ID photos, potentially facilitating identity fraud. The prime minister's office and police are investigating the leak, which may have been active for five years. The Personal Data Protection Committee is urged to enforce the Personal Data Protection Act.
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  22. WorldMiddle East

    Government and Regions to Define 50/50 Proposal's Course

    The national government and nine governorships will meet on August 5 in Sucre to discuss the 50/50 proposal, aiming to redistribute competencies, resources, and responsibilities between the central level and subnational entities. The meeting, led by President Rodrigo Paz, seeks to define a roadmap for progress towards a political and institutional agreement on the new decentralization scheme. Technical tables have reached preliminary agreements on four axes, including eliminating spending restrictions, reviewing public income distribution, addressing governorship debt, and reviewing the legal framework for autonomies.
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  24. PoliticsRegulatorsLocal GovProtestMiddle East

    ISI-Backed Terror Modules Busted in Punjab

    Punjab Police has busted two ISI-backed terrorist modules and arrested 9 individuals, including 4 minors. The modules were involved in installing CCTV cameras on railway tracks for reconnaissance, preparing petrol bombs, and planning attacks. Three pistols, four petrol bombs, a motorcycle, live cartridges, and CCTV equipment were recovered. The accused were in touch with ISI handlers abroad and received funding through hawala channels.
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